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Engineering Technologies Schools in Pennsylvania

1,913 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Technologies is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Pennsylvania

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 829
Bachelor’s Degree 711
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 313
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 313
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 60
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 60

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 234,260 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $56,210 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
567 Total Students

In their early career, PIA grads earn an average salary of $52,915. An average student at PIA will pay a net price of $32,622. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Penn College grads earn an average salary of $41,558. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

In their early career, SRU grads earn an average salary of $40,673. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
282 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. An average student at Erie Institute of Technology Inc will pay a net price of $18,144. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

In their early career, HACC grads earn an average salary of $32,598. This public school has an average net price of $11,608. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Graduates earn an average $41,080 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,133.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,114 a year.

Engineering Technologies Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $49,920
Civil Engineering Technicians 10% $54,400
Environmental Engineering Technicians 9% $46,170
Construction Managers 9% $96,010
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 8% $45,090
Architectural and Civil Drafters 8% $51,810
Mechanical Drafters 7% $53,000
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 7% $56,680
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 7% $62,050
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 7% $47,360
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7% $54,750
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $40,740
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 6% $49,760
Medical Equipment Repairers 5% $44,200
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $55,060
Engineering Technicians 5% $53,740
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 5% $38,930
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 3% $56,440
Semiconductor Processors 2% $36,950
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 2% $42,400
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators -6% $49,220
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -6% $39,890

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